Daffy's Round Table

Episode #136 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Tyler from The Chameleon Collective. We start off talking about how he first got into reptile keeping (spoiler: mountain horn dragons had a big role) and then talk about Tyler’s current collection and some of the species he’s working with, including the Knuckles Mountain Pygmy Lizard (Cophotis dumbara) that he’s currently breeding...

Episode #135 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Nathaniel Gibson, CEO and founder of the Apollo Reptiles Co-op. We dive into the story behind the co-op, why it exists, how it originally started as a rescue, and what led to the transition into a cooperative model focused on accountability and ethical breeding standards. Nathaniel breaks down what “ethical standards” actually mea...

Episode #134 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, we’re welcoming back JD from Slithering Oddities for round two of our Antaresia deep dive! If you’re into Children’s pythons or any of the Antaresia species this episode is for you! This time around, JD’s talks about his upcoming breeding projects, how he manages temperatures and fine-tunes the breeding cycle, plus his go-to tips for incubation...

Episode #133 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Jason from Ghouls and Geckos and the Gecko Exchange Podcast Network to dive into some of the more uncommon species he’s keeping with a big focus on Strophurus geckos. Jason keeps several species of Strophurus, and we break down what makes them so interesting to work with, how he sets them up, and what he’s learned from breeding...

Episode #132 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode I sit down with Michael Gillian, co-host of the Reptile Rejects Podcast, to talk snakes, setups, and everything in between. Michael keeps a wide range of species, and in this conversation we dive into some of the more unique and underrated snakes he’s working with including Trans-Pecos rat snakes, pine snakes, and lesser-seen boas. We also get i...

Hello everyone! We're back!! This is not an official episode but more of an update on where I was in December, why no new episodes were released and plans moving forward. New episodes starting again this week! Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: SwiftTailVet.com Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: IncogInvertsCanada.com Support the podcast, che...

Episode #130 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode of Daffy’s Round Table, I’m joined by Preston from @Natures_in_a_nutshell one of the talented competitors at the Tinley NARBC Enclosure Build-Off hosted by Chewy & Wickens Wicked Reptiles. We chat all about what it takes to prepare for a high-stakes build like that, from the initial vision to the finishing touches. Preston walks us through t...

Episode #129 Of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Wally Kern, the creator behind Supreme Gecko, for a deep dive into one of the most underrated species in the hobby: Pictus Geckos (Paroedura picta). Wally has been working with pictus for years and brings a TON of experience to the table. We break down everything you need to know about this species from husbandry and feeding to...

Episode #128 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode of Daffy’s Round Table, I’m joined by Dominic Carbonneau from Dom’s Reptiles, a highly respected breeder in the Morelia world. We talk all things Carpet Pythons, from species and locales to morphs and breeding strategies. Dom gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he manages his animals, including his quarantine setup, nidovirus protocols, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Carvalho, Senior Reptile Keeper at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park — This zoo houses more crocodilian species there anywhere else in the world. Dan shares what it’s like to work closely with 25 of those species, how crocodilian care and research has evolved over the years, and what the process looks like when new species are split and described by...

Episode #126 of Daffy’s Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by a guest who truly needs no introduction—Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesign. Tanner has been inspiring keepers, creators, and nature lovers for over a decade with his beautifully crafted vivariums, aquascapes, and naturalistic builds. I’ve personally been watching his content for nearly 10 years now, so it was a real honor to finally have...

Episode #125 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Jen from Cigar City Exotics to talk about two of the most stunning arboreal snakes in the hobby: Green Tree Pythons and Amazon Tree Boas. We dive deep into husbandry tips, enclosure setups, and the differences (and similarities) between the two species. Jen shares her personal experience working with both GTPs and ATBs, the lear...

Episode #124 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode, I sit down with Eric from the Reptiverse to talk about his awesome reptile collection and how he keeps turtles outdoors year-round. We get into his setups, the species he keeps, and how he manages everything from water quality to predators. We also touch on Carpet Pythons, some fun future projects he's working on, and then we wrap things up wit...

Episode #123 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Avery from Skinks Inc to talk all about one of the most underrated reptiles in the hobby — the African Fire Skink. Avery shares her experience keeping, breeding, and working with Fire Skinks, and we take a deep dive into their care requirements, natural behaviors, and what makes them such an incredible species. We also explore the...

Episode #122 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Alex from Moduterra, a creator who’s redefining what’s possible in the world of terrarium design. Known for his high-tech builds and intelligent automation systems, Alex takes an outside-the-box approach: if the product he needs doesn’t exist, he invents it. We dive into what high-tech tanks and intelligent automation really mea...

Episode #121 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode I’m joined by Cedric Sweet of Chief Sweet Universe! A creator who’s making waves in the reptile community through his educational and entertaining content. We dive into how he first got into reptile keeping, his passion for Uromastyx, Uromastyx diet and the unique way he measures basking spot temperature. Chief also shared an exciting behind-the...

Episode #120 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode im joined by the hosts of  ⁨@TheWildTypePodcast⁩  - Lyssa's Lizards and Neptune The Chameleon. Join us as we dive into what it's like navigating the reptile hobby as women in a space that's often male dominated. We talk about the unique challenges they face, how they've built a presence as content creators and the importance of carving...

Episode #119 of Daffy's Round Table! How smart are snakes? Are we giving our pet snakes enough enrichment? Should we be free roaming our snakes? Can we train our snakes? All of that and more with my guest today the incredible Bob Bledsoe of Green Room Pythons! Huge thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptile...

Episode #118 of Daffy's Round Table! In today's episode were coming to you from the largest reptile expo in western Canada the Western Canadian Reptile Expo - Calgary August 16 & 17, 2025! Join me as I interview some awesome people and discuss what its like being at the show, putting on the show and vending at the show! Huge thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episo...

Episode #117 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Chuckey of MadBio Reptiles. Chuckey was one of my first guests on this podcast appearing in Episode #3 four years ago, in this episode we catch up with him and see what he's been up too in the last four years, we also discuss working as a zoo keeper and then we dive into the intelligence of crocodilians and whether they can actuall...

Episode #116 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Jeremy Turgeon of Brass Man Reptiles. Join us as we talk all about the Amazon Tree Boas (Corallus hortulana). What enclosures Jeremy uses, how he sets them up, how he raises the babies and everything else you need to know about keeping Amazon Tree Boas! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode...

Episode #115 of Daffy's Round Table! This week I am joined by Eric Woodley to talk about Canada's Native Reptiles! From finding the rare Blue Racer and Ontario's only venomous snake species the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake to helping with turtle conservation Eric has done it all! Join me as Eric tells me all the cool stories he has from doing field work with Canada's native species! Huge thank y...

Episode #114 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode im Joined by Yoshi of Modern Reptile Shop and Reptiles With Podcast to talk about keeping and breeding reptiles outside. Yoshi recently had some Blue Tongue Skink litters born outside and he talks about the differences between breeding indoors and outside. We also talk about his outdoor turtle enclosures, his Bredl's pythons and future breeding...

Another Mountain Horned Dragon Round Table!! On episode #113 of Daffy's Round Table I am once again joined by the awesome MHD gang! JF of Beauregard Reptiles & Eyal and Rebecca of The Responsible Reptile are back to talk about their Acanthosaura projects. We discuss what's been happening since part 2 and what the future plans for the projects are. We talk about it all from failures to successe...

Episode #112 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Riley Jimison of Riley's Reptiles. Join us as we talk about Riley's path in the hobby, from working at zoos to managing a reptile shop to all his breeding projects at home! Riley is a prolific reptile breeder who has worked with and produced some of the coolest species of reptiles! We spent the rest of the episode nerding out about...